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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER July 10, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager CC

SUBJECT: General Information

COVID-19 Updates

 Businesses in the City continue to adapt to the changing re-opening guidelines from state health officials. To aid in those efforts, the City is offering a new COVID- 19 Special Event Permit that allows restaurants and retail businesses to set up spaces outside of their normal perimeters, including into space in parking lots, sidewalks and, in some cases, the streets.

However, this practice is only allowed through this permit, which must be issued by the City. Businesses are not allowed to use these public spaces without the permit as there are public access rules and regulations that must be followed. The City’s staff is happy to work with any business interested in obtaining the COVID-19 S.E.P. as each will require a case-by-case consideration. We are eager to help businesses stay open.

Several businesses have already applied for and been issued the COVID-19 S.E.P., which is valid as long as the City’s Emergency Declaration is in effect. Businesses wishing to take advantage of this assistance can apply for the permit by filling out this form and by following the steps and safety criteria outlined here.

 As announced last week, the pool at McMurtrey Aquatic Center re-opened to the public for lap swim on Monday, July 6. The Recreation & Parks Department reports it’s already been a successful re-opening, averaging around 68 swimmers per day. The newly implemented safety protocols and scheduling adjustments have gone smoothly so far as well.

Sessions in the early morning, at 11 a.m. and noon have been in high demand this General Information July 10, 2020 Page 2

week, and there are still a number of lanes available during evening sessions. We’ve also received praise from the public, from thanks for allowing swimming to return, to appreciation for the safety and cleaning measures in place to keep them healthy while visiting the facility.

The aquatic center was permitted to open by the Kern County Department of Public Health after staff implemented protocols to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

 Unfortunately, playground equipment, basketball courts, sports fields, and community centers remain closed at this time, per guidance from the state and the Kern County Department of Public Health. Youth sports leagues and activities are also prohibited until further notice to help reduce the possibility of spreading the coronavirus.

The parks themselves are open and have been throughout the pandemic, though we encourage everyone to continue to social distance, wear a face mask or covering while in public and to wash their hands frequently, especially after touching surfaces in public. The Recreation & Parks Department has also created a #RecTheHouse campaign, keeping kids and families busy during the pandemic by creating fun new games to play at home! Check out this week’s games!

Notable Items

 The City continues to grow! We’ve received some great news about the state of building in the City lately: there were nearly 1,400 total building permits issued during the month of June, the most for any month in the last five years! That total includes 139 permits for single-family homes (those homes are worth a cumulative $35 million). For comparison, those totals are significantly higher than they were in May, when 1,152 total permits and just 48 single-family home permits were issued.

Not only that, but construction on multi-family buildings this year has already outpaced 2019 year-to-year. There have been 22 building permits issued so far, compared to just six by the same point last year.

This data is a promising sign of economic recovery in the construction sector within the City.

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 The City welcomed 32 new employees to the team this week. That includes 28 Police Trainees who started their academy training on Monday, July 6. This is the third academy class funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N. Among the measure’s priorities is a goal to hire 100 new sworn officers over a three-year period.

The other four employees who started this week joined the Development Services Department as well as Public Works in various roles. Congrats to all and welcome!

 Visit Bakersfield unveiled its newest promotional piece this week, the Southern Trails Auto Tour brochure. This full-color brochure highlights cities along 13 historic trails across 11 states, providing exciting and historic routes to explore cities across the Southwest, including our fair City. Bakersfield is located on the historic Butterfield Overland Trail, created in the 1850’s as a year-round all-weather trail to assist the U.S. Post Office with mail delivery. According to Visit Bakersfield, the arrival brochure fits perfectly with recent changes in the travel market. Travelers are looking for ways to safely experience summer, and car and RV travel allow families to discover new destinations, including Bakersfield.

Our City is one of only five California cities featured in the new brochure, which is being distributed throughout those 11 states. The brochure is available free from Visit Bakersfield either by phone (661-852-7282) or email ([email protected]). More information about this new marketing piece is available on Visit Bakersfield’s blog.

 This week is the busiest time of the year for Animal Control Officers (ACO) as more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year. The City’s ACOs handled more than 100 calls for service this week related to stray, injured or deceased animals. It is every ACO’s first and foremost desire to reunite stray animals with their owners. Animals that are taken to the shelter are thoroughly checked for identification, including a license or microchip. If ACOs can identify the owner of the animal, every effort is made to return the pet to its rightful owner before bringing them to the shelter, so please remember to microchip your pets!

Traffic Advisories

 Traffic control at Stockdale Highway/State Route 43 roundabout

Traffic control has been scheduled for westbound Stockdale Highway at the new State Route 43 (Enos Lane) roundabout on Thursday, July 9. Flagging personnel may need to stop traffic for up to 5 minutes at a time while crews install new light poles at this location. General Information July 10, 2020 Page 4

This work is expected to be underway between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes or allow extra time to reach their destinations if they must travel through this location during this time period.

Please slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving through the work zone. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.

 Nighttime closure: eastbound Westside Parkway/Truxtun Avenue off-ramp

A nighttime closure has been scheduled for the eastbound Westside Parkway off-ramp to Truxtun Avenue on Tuesday, July 14. The closure is expected to be in place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Motorists will need to exit the freeway at Mohawk Street and use Truxtun Avenue to continue eastbound while work is underway. This work does not affect westbound traffic.

The closure is needed to place concrete barrier rail along the roadway. This barrier rail will remain in place until all other phases of Centennial Corridor project are completed in 2022.

Work may be rescheduled without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Please slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving in the vicinity of this work. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.

Reports

 Monthly Building Activity Report, June 2020. SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION & PERMIT PACKET

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM.

A Special Events Permit Application can now be completed online by visiting the City of Bakersfield’s website at www.bakersfieldcity.us and clicking on the “Special Events Permit Application” link under the “Departments/Treasury” tab.

A Special Events Permit Application can also be printed online or obtained at:

City of Bakersfield – Treasury Division 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301

For more information contact the City Liaison at (661) 326-3757 or email [email protected]. On behalf of the City of Bakersfield, we thank you for contributing to the vitality of our community and offer you best wishes for a successful event!

PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FOR THE PROCESSING OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION.

ADVERTISING OF THE EVENT PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ALL REQUIRED PERMITS IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.

INSTRUCTIONS

Completed Special Events Permit Applications must be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event start date and may be submitted as early as one year prior to the event start date. In general, and as referenced in Bakersfield Municipal Code 10.69.010, a Special Event is any commercial or business promotion or athletic event upon any public street, public sidewalk, public alley or other public place which does not comply with normal and usual traffic regulation or controls.

It is our goal to assist event organizers in planning safe and successful events that create minimal impact on the communities and residents surrounding the events.

RECREATION & PARKS If you plan to hold your event at a City park or facility please contact Recreation & Parks to schedule your event, at (661) 326-3866 (FUNN). Rules, regulations and restrictions unique to each park/facility may apply.

PARADES If you are holding a parade, you may obtain an application from the Bakersfield Police Department. Bakersfield Municipal Code (B.M.C.) 10.76.020 states, “It is unlawful for any person to conduct a parade in or upon any public street, public sidewalk, public alley or other public place in violation of this chapter, or without having first procured and maintained a valid permit from the traffic authority.” (Ord. 3866 § 1, 1998) Please call 661-326-3960 at the Bakersfield Police Department to obtain a parade application and more information.

PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS The Permit Application Process begins when the Event Organizer submits a completed Special Events Permit Application and Non-Refundable Permit Fee. During the initial application screening process you will be allowed time to provide all pending documents (e.g. Liability Insurance Certificate, secondary permits, etc.). Prior to any Special Events Permit being approved and issued, the City must receive all required documents referenced in this packet. Upon receipt of your completed Permit Application, a representative from the City will contact you. Thereafter, this person will serve as your City Liaison and will be your primary point of contact for the processing of your permit. You may be contacted individually by City Departments if they have specific questions or concerns about your event. Please be aware that in some cases you may need to contact federal, state, or county agencies in addition to the City of Bakersfield.

In some cases throughout the Permit Application Process you will be notified if your event requires any additional information, permits, licenses or certificates. Delays in providing the requested items often delay the ability to approve a Special Events Permit in a timely manner and may result in denial of the application.

Keep in mind that acceptance of your Special Events Permit Application should in no way be construed as final approval from the City of Bakersfield. 2

NON-REFUNDABLE PERMIT FEE The Fee is established by resolution of the City Council and may not be waived.

CANCELLATION POLICY Should the Event Organizer, for any reason, need to cancel their event they must first notify the City Liaison. Written notice of cancellation must be received by our office no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event start date. Cancellations must be in written form; verbal cancellations will not be accepted.

MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES TO EVENT Any special event permit application that has been received or approved by the City should include all information that accurately depicts the proposed event at the time the application is submitted. Should circumstances arise that modify the event as depicted in the original application, the event organizer should immediately contact the City Liaison and request a modification to the application. A modification request may require additional review by City Departments and could result in additional requirements and costs. Approved permits for special events that have been subsequently modified without the review and consent of the City are subject to revocation.

REVOCATION OF PERMIT Any permit issued pursuant to B.M.C. 10.69 shall be immediately revoked by the City Manager or his designee whenever he finds:

 That misrepresentations were made on the application; or  That any of the terms or conditions of said permit have been violated, or that the business has been operated in violation of local, state or federal law;  That the safety of persons or property requires such revocation;  That the special event is interfering with the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. (Ord. 3807 § 1, 1997)

Please review the Special Event Permit Application Packet in its entirety. If you have additional questions please contact (661) 326-3757 or email [email protected].

City of Bakersfield Special Event Application Application Number: ______

General Event Information Event Name: Event Dates: Event Daily Operating Hours: Event Set up Date: Event Setup Time: Event Move out Date: Event Move out Time: Event Location: Event Website:

Event Contact Information (Please provide a street address for each contact)

Event Organizer Name: Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Office Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Email: Event Co-Organizer or Professional Event Planner Name: Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Office Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Email: Event Representation for Public Information/Media contact Name: Primary Phone: Secondary Phone: Email: Event Website

Prior Special Events Permits Has the Organization had any prior permits issued by the City? Yes No If yes, were any prior permits revoked? (if so please describe why in the box below) Yes No

Event Organizer Tax Status For Profit Organizer Non-Profit Organizer with EIR Number, (Please attach IRS forms) Non-Profit Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Website: Event Description Please use the space provided below to provide a detailed description of the purpose and activities included in your event. You may attach additional pages to this document if needed.

General Description of Event, Programs, or Activities (Check All Boxes That Apply)

Athletic/ Recreational Festival/ Celebration Fireworks, Pyrotechnics, Black Powder Art Exhibit/ Display Parade Farmer/ Craft market Concert/ Performance Information/ Exhibits Outdoor Market Alcohol Service and/or Sampling Theatre Performance Aquatics Carnival/Circus Fun Run/ Walk/Ride Tent > 20’ x 20’

Event Attendance Information Total Attendance per Day: Total Participants @ Event: Total Staff/Volunteers @ Event: Event Admissions Information Will fees for admission, entry, vendor or visitor participation be required? Yes No If no, please check the box that best describes your plan: Free & Open to the Public Private Event, Invitation Only

Event Route Information

Is this event a Run, Walk, Bike Tour, etc.? Yes No If your event is a walk, fun run, bike ride, or other activity with a specific route or competition area, you must provide a map of your route and describe the route. The plan should include information on where you will start and finish the event, staging areas, competition areas, loading zones, step off location, disbanding areas, etc. You must attach your Traffic Plan to this document. Make sure when developing your Traffic Control Plan that you follow the most recent Manual on Uniform and Traffic Control Devices. Event Site Plan Information The Event Organizer shall provide a detailed drawing of the site plan. The site plan shows the placement of temporary structures and equipment on public property and/or rights of way. The following information is required on your site plan. All Event Site Plans must be submitted using 8 ½” x 11” or 8 ½” x 14” white paper. If using Computer Assisted Generation (CAG) for the Event Site Plan, please ensure the use of Arial Fonts no smaller than size 10. Please show:  The perimeter of the entire venue, include the names of all adjacent streets or areas that are part of the venue; show all street closures and or/ lane closures associated with the site plan;  The location of the fences, barricades and barriers,  The access and egress points for the venue,  The access and egress points for the tents and structures within the venue,  The 20 foot wide fire lane (emergency access) throughout the venue,  The locations of all stages, platforms, bleachers, grandstands, canopies, tents, portable toilets, trash containers, or any other temporary structure,  The dimensions or size of the equipment and structures within the site plan,  The cooking areas to be used for the vent, show the locations of food trucks or carts,  The location of all alcohol points of sale (beer gardens or free flow plan, points of sale, etc.),  The location of First Aid and Emergency Service Coordination Staff,  The location of power sources of generators, show the distribution of power within the venue, generators must be cordoned off within the venue  The locations of carnival rides, games, live animals, inflatables, or similar equipment  The location of any/all fuel stations, show the location of propane tanks, natural gas lines, black powder storage, and pyrotechnics locations,  The locations of parking for public, vendors, and VIP’s, show where trailers or large trucks will be stored, Please attach your Event Site Plan to this document

Event Parking Information Total Guest Parking Total Vendor/VIP Parking Demand: Demand: Guest Parking Locations: Vendor/Staff/VIP Parking Locations: Event Traffic Management Information It may be necessary for the Event Organizer to obtain a Professional Traffic Plan. Please keep in mind that streets must be closed from intersection to intersection. You must attach a copy of your Traffic Management Plan to this document. Make sure when developing your Traffic Control Plan that you follow the most recent Manual on Uniform and Traffic Control Devices.

Event Site Services Information (Custodial Services, Comfort Stations, Waste & Recycling Management, Street Sweeping, etc…) The Event Organizer must maintain a safe, clean and accessible environment for the event attendees. Describe your plan to provide custodial services, comfort stations, refuse collections and removal, recycling services, etc…

Event First Aid, Medical Services and Emergency Management Plans The organizer is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of guests at their event. Please describe the plan to provide First Aid, Medical Services and Emergency Management should they be needed. Include staffing levels and staff assignments. Please use the space below to describe how you will provide these services. You may attach an additional document if necessary.

Crowd Management and Venue Security ( Venue Access, Event Staff, Security Staff, etc…) Please provide a detailed plan for venue and security management with the application.

Alcohol Control and Management Plans

No, no alcoholic beverages will be sold, sampled or consumed at this event Yes, alcoholic beverages will be sold, sampled or consumed at this event Reminder, your Special Event may be subject to alcoholic beverage permitting. Please contact the local office of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at (661) 395-2731.

Concessions Management Plans The organizer has the ability to provide food, services and merchandise to attendees at their event. The event organizer is responsible to ensure the vendors obtain the appropriate equipment, personnel and permits required to complete this assignment. Food Concessions Will the event organizer provide food and beverage concessions as part of the program?

Yes, only to the participants in this event Yes, to the general public. (You must obtain a Community Event Permit from Kern County Environmental Health and provide a list of the approved vendors.) No food or beverages will be sold or provided at this event

Live Animal Plans Will the event organizer require live animals to be included in this programmed activity?

No Yes, please describe ______.

Insurance Requirements and Waiver of Liability for Event Participants See the attached City of Bakersfield Insurance Requirements. If this Event requires participants to complete a waiver of liability form, a copy of that form must be submitted to the City of Bakersfield and include the City of Bakersfield, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees released from all liability in the waiver of liability form. This form must be approved by Risk Management and the City Attorney’s Office.

Statement of Affidavit I certify that the information contained in the foregoing application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the proposed Special Event under City of Bakersfield Municipal Code, and I understand that this application is made subject to the rules and regulations established by the City Council, and/or City Manager or the City Manager’s designee. Applicant agrees to comply with all other requirements of the City, County, State, Federal Government, and any other applicable entity which may pertain to the use of the Event venue and the conduct of the Event. I agree to abide by these rules, and further certify that I, on behalf of the Host Organization, am also authorized to commit that organization, and therefore agree to be financially responsible for any costs and fees that may be incurred by or on behalf of the Event to the City of Bakersfield.

I understand that I must comply with the event application requirements provided by the City of Bakersfield Event Organizer Signature: Event Co-Organizer Signature:

Required Documents Traffic Plan Event Site Plan Waiver of Liability Form for Event Participants Insurance Documents Indemnification Agreement Special Event Application Agreement

TRAFFIC PLAN

It may be necessary for the Event Organizer to obtain a Professional Traffic Plan. Please keep in mind that streets must be closed from intersection to intersection; streets cannot be closed mid-block.

Please list the streets, from intersection to intersection, which will be closed for your event. Space is provided for up to three (3) entries. If you need more space please attach an additional sheet of paper with the requested information. Your Site Plan/Map must show all streets and closures.

1. Street Name: ______

From (cross street): ______

To (cross street): ______

Type of Closure: ___Street Closure ___Sidewalk Closure

2. Street Name: ______

From (cross street): ______

To (cross street): ______

Type of Closure: ___Street Closure ___Sidewalk Closure

3. Street Name: ______

From (cross street): ______

To (cross street): ______

Type of Closure: ___Street Closure ___Sidewalk Closure

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

Host Organization and/or Event Organizer agree, in consideration of the granting of this Application and Special Event Permit for:

______Event Name to be held on, Event Date(s)

By ______of ______Event Organizer/Primary Applicant Host Organization

Host Organization and/or Event Organizer(s) agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, and the City of Bakersfield’s employees, officers, managers, agents, council members, and volunteers harmless from any and all losses, damages, claims for damage, liability, lawsuits, judgment expense and cost(s) arising from any injury or death to any person or damage to any property including all reasonable costs for investigation and defense thereof (including, but not limited to, attorney fees, costs and expert fees) arising out of or attributed to the issuance of Applicant’s Special Event Permit regardless of where the injury, death or damage may occur, unless such injury, death or damage is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

Host Organization and/or Event Organizer agree to provide satisfactory evidence of, and shall thereafter maintain during the specified special event, such insurance policies and coverage in the type, limits, forms and ratings required by the City’s Risk Manager or City Attorney or their designee.

______Print Name Title

______Signature Date

APPLICANT AGREEMENT

Please read each statement. Initialing next to each statement indicates your understanding and agreement to the statement.

_____ I agree that any false statement or material misrepresentation made in support of this application and permit is cause for denial of issuance of a Special Event Permit. Applicant also agrees that failure to adhere to the policies and procedures established by the City of Bakersfield Municipal Code 10.69, known as the “Special Events”, or any conditions or restrictions imposed upon the permit by the Bakersfield Police Department is cause for revocation of the Special Event Permit. Applicant further agrees that the Special Event Permit may be revoked at any time by the City Manager or his designee.

_____ I agree, upon request, to provide a Liability Insurance Certificate providing evidence of general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit AND an additional insured endorsement naming the City of Bakersfield, its officers, employees and agents’ as additional insured. This document must be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the event start date.

_____ I agree to notify all residents and businesses that will be affected by street/sidewalk closures and/or amplified sound. The applicant shall notify all business owners located adjacent to any right-of-way which will be closed for the event. Proof of written notice shall be submitted to the city manager or his designee. (B.M.C. 10.69.030 C.) If the event will affect access to more than one business, the applicant must notify the Greater Bakersfield Chambers of Commerce. Notification also includes the posting of Temporary “No Parking” Signs on streets involved in closures for the event.

_____ I agree to supply warning signs and/or barricades and to situate them in such a position that the road closure may be maintained in a safe and orderly manner.

By signing below, I indicate as the Event Organizer or Host Organization an understanding and agreement to the above statements.

______Print Name Title

______Signature Date

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

To the Special Event Applicant:

For the duration of your permit, you must maintain the following insurance from a company admitted to write insurance in the State of California and rated A-:VII by A.M. Best Company (or equivalent). The insurance must be primary and non-contributory, contain at least a 30 day written notice of policy cancellation or if there are any material changes in the policy language or terms. Some events may require higher limits of coverage based on the discretion of the Risk Manager.

1. Commercial general liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. If food is sold, products liability coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be included. If alcoholic beverages are sold or served, liquor liability coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be included. If participants, film extras, and/or spectators are involved, the certificate of insurance must specify that the commercial general liability covers participants, film extras, and/or spectators as applicable. An additional insured endorsement is required and must include coverage for the City, its mayor, council, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents under your commercial general liability policy. 2. Workers’ compensation as required by the California Labor Code, if the permit holder uses its own employees in conducting the planned event or activity. Waiver of subrogation endorsement in required in favor of the City. If you are not required under the State of California Labor Code to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, you must complete the Workers’ Compensation Exemption Declaration following this section. 3. Automobile Liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit covering owned, non-owned and hired autos, if automobiles are used in the move-in, setup, break- down, or operation of the event/activity. If you are using only non-owned or hired autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to your general liability policy is acceptable.

You must provide the insurance to this office at least ten (10) working days prior to your event/activity:

 Certificate of Insurance issued by your insurance broker-agent evidencing the insurance coverage applicable to your event/activity, the insurance must be primary and non-contributory with the cancellation provision on the certificate amended to read as follows: “Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration dates or if there are any material changes in the policy language or terms, the issuing company will mail thirty (30) days prior written notice to the certificate holder. In the case of cancellation for non-payment of premium, the issuing company will mail ten (10) days prior written notice to the certificate holder.”

 Any written statements by you and/or your insurance broker-agent explaining the reasons why any of the above coverage is limited or why any of the applicable requirements have not been satisfied.

All certificates and endorsements must be submitted to:

City of Bakersfield – Treasury Division 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301

For your convenience, we have a facsimile machine within this department. The facsimile access telephone number is (661) 852-2041.

If you or your insurance broker-agent have any questions regarding these insurance requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Risk Management at (661) 326-3738.

Workers’ Compensation Coverage Exemption Declaration

The undersigned (hereinafter referred to as “I” or “Me”) hereby declares that the following is true and correct:

I am an individual or a company that has entered, or will be entering, into an agreement with the City of Bakersfield to provide goods or services.

I am familiar with the terms of said agreement which require Me to maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required by California Law.

I am familiar with the workers’ compensation laws of California (generally contained in section 3700 of the Labor Code), including those provisions which provide for specific exemptions from the requirement that all employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, and I am exempted under the law from the requirement to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

In addition, during the term of any work for the City of Bakersfield under said agreement, (i) I will not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers’ compensation laws of California, or (ii) should I become subject to the worker’s compensation provision of Section 3700 of the Labor Code for any reason, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions and send evidence of compliance to the City of Bakersfield.

Date: ______

Name: ______Name: ______(Print or type) (Signature)

Company Name (if any): ______

Title: ______Telephone: ______

Warning: In California, failure to secure workers’ compensation coverage is unlawful and shall subject an employer to criminal penalties and civil fines up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). In addition to the cost of compensation, damages may be assessed as provided for in Section 3706 of the Labor Code, including, but not necessarily limited to, interest and attorney’s fees.

Risk Management – 09/19 City of Bakersfield Good Neighbor Policy - Notice of Temporary Street / Sidewalk Closure

The Applicant listed below has requested a temporary street/sidewalk closure. The City of Bakersfield requires the applicant to notify all residents and businesses that will be affected by the street/sidewalk closures. This document shall serve as the proof of notice of the proposed stree/sidewalk closure.

A temporary street/sidewalk closure has been requested for the following date(s)/time(s) for the streets listed.

Closure Start Date: Closure Start Time: AM/PM (Day of Week) (Date)

Closure End Date: Closure End Time: AM/PM (Day of Week) (Date)

Street Name(s):

The purpose of the proposed street/sidewalk closure is (Event Description):

Applicant / Host Organization Name:

Contact Name:

Mailing Address: (Street Address) (City, State, Zip code)

Acknowledgement: By siging below, the undersigned acknowledges receipt of the above Notice of Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure.

Print Name Business Name Address

Signature Title Phone Number

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION - GOOD NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION 15

Steps to Obtain “COVID-19 Special Event Permit”

1. Complete the "Special Event Permit Application"” with the additional information, as listed below in Table 1. NOTE: It is recommended that businesses meet with the Development Services (parking lots) or Public Works (street/sidewalks) Staff early and as they are designing the site plan. City Staff is available to provide feedback on appropriate health and safety requirements, potential ADA requirements, etc. 2. Submit completed application, supplemental information, and fee to the City of Bakersfield. 3. Obtain special event permit approval and Site Inspection from the appropriate City Department(s).

Table 1. “COVID-19 Special Event Permit” Supplemental Application Information (Include with Application) General Information Section: 1. Under Event Name, list the Business Name that will be using the space 2. List existing indoor square footage and proposed outdoor square footage. Event Description Section: 1. List number of parking spaces to be closed (if applicable) 2. List method and materials for blocking parking spaces, sidewalk, or street (See Table 2 for options) Insurance Requirements Section: 1. Note: the City will review each application to determine appropriate insurance and liability requirements. General Description of Event Section: 1. Below the options, write in “Other, COVID-19 SEP for parking lot” OR 2. Below the options, write in “Other, COVID-19 SEP for public street/sidewalk” Event Site Plan Information Section: Ensure that the site plan also illustrates the following: 1. That the project will adhere to all Health & Safety Criteria, as listed in Table 2. 2. Which parking spaces will be blocked. 3. Location of any tables, chairs, walk-aisles and other temporary materials (Awnings, tents, electrical, etc.) 4. Demonstrate compliance with all applicable ADA requirements; including but not limited to: ADA accessible dining table, illustrate a clear path to table, demonstrate slope and cross slope max 2% in any direction, path of travel to sanitation facilities, path of travel to and from a ADA parking stall, etc. 5. Identify restroom facilities that will be available to patrons. 6. Demonstrate there will be continued circulation within Parking lot. Event Site Services Section: 1. Describe plan for maintenance/cleaning of the closed area. Required Documents Section: 1. For Parking Lots, written authorization from property owner and management company (if applicable). 2. California Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) written authorization for beverage services outside of original premises (if business is permitted by the ABC) 3. Kern County Health Department authorization (if business permitted by the County) 4. Copy of any other COVID-10 related “Reopening Plan and/or permit” from the State (if applicable)

Table 2. Health & Safety Criteria Parking Lots: Public Streets & Sidewalks 1. Closure shall be limited to up to 50% of the total 1. Street closure shall be limited to a maximum of number of required parking spaces. half streets within the Downtown area only.

2. Closure shall occur between the hours of 10am 2. Closure shall occur between the hours of 10am and 10pm; with all materials removed by 10pm and 10pm; with all materials removed by 10pm each day. each day. 3. Parking spaces shall be barricaded at the 3. Streets shall be barricaded at the applicant’s cost, applicant’s cost, using mobile material approved using mobile material approved by the Public by the Public Works Director and Fire Prevention Works Director and Fire Prevention Director, and Director. (Mobile fencing without lock, no k-rail). which also meets MUTCD requirements. (mobile 4. No blocking of ADA Parking stalls or paths fencing without lock, no k-rail) 5. No blocking of Emergency and/or Service Truck 4. For half-street, closure materials shall be located access (hydrants, fire, trash, deliveries, etc.) at intersections and not at mid-block locations. 6. No blocking ingress/egress points to public 5. No closure of arterial and collector streets, local streets. streets only, subject to City approval. 7. No amplified music in parking area 7. No blocking of ADA Parking stalls or paths 9. No blocking of Emergency and/or Service Truck access (hydrants, fire, trash, deliveries, etc.) 10. No blocking ingress/egress points to public streets. 11. No amplified music in sidewalk/street area

MEMORANDUM

DATE: July 8, 2020

TO: Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager Joe Conroy, Public Information Officer

FROM: Christopher Boyle, Development Services Director

SUBJECT: Monthly Building Activity Report, June 2020

Attached please find the Monthly Building Activity Report for June of 2020. After an May report that saw a significant drop in construction activity as a result of the state’s efforts in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, June data shows a strong rebound in development activity. As an example, June saw 136 new single-family residential permits issued, 20 more than during the same month last year. In contrast, only 48 new single-family residential permits were issued in May of 2020. Also, total permits issued jumped from 1,152 total building permits issued in May to 1,399 total building permits issued in June. There were more building permits issued in the month of June than in any single month in the last five years.

Some other takeaways to the monthly report are: • Total valuations for June were nearly 6.5 million dollars higher than in May, a 9.5 percent increase month over month. • The 136 single-family residential building permits had a total valuation of nearly 35 million dollars, or just over 50% of overall valuations for the month. • Solar permits (located as part of the Electric Permits – Line 72) remain strong with 554 electrical permits issued for a total valuation of over 22 million dollars, or 32 percent of overall valuations for the month. • Swimming pool and pool/spa building permits nearly doubled over last year. 40 total permits were issued in 2019, whereas 77 swimming pool and pool/spa building permits were issued in 2020. This is a trend reported throughout the San Joaquin Valley. • Residential renovations and additions (Line 34) were very strong, with 172 building permits issued in June of 2020 versus 110 in June of 2019. Overall 94 more building permits have been issued for residential renovations and additions year over year. • Multifamily construction in 2020 has far outpaced 2019 with 22 building permits for 5 or more dwelling per building (Line 5) being issues so far this year. Only six of these building permits had been issued at this time in 2019.

Cumulatively, the Monthly Building Activity Report for June of 2020 is a promising sign of economic recovery within the construction sector.

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GRAND CANYON GRAND Diego. The following day Colonel Cooke was created, organized and financed wrote that the Battalion had created a by James Birch, head of the California wagon road “of great value to our coun- Stage Company. Birch was awarded the try” and that “history may be searched first overland contract for overland ser- in vain for an equal march of infantry.” vice on “The Southern Route”, which was designated as Route 8076. The contract SPRINGFIELD FORT SMITH FORT SMITH SHERMAN SANTA FE CEDAR CITY SAGUARO NAT’L PARK SABINO CANYON TAYLOR HIGGINS required semi-monthly service with DASH JAY four-horse coaches scheduled to leave San Antonio and San Diego on the 9th

and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

SONOMA VALLEY SONOMA FORT WORTH FORT FE SANTA LAS VEGAS LAS expected to take 30 days. The service GALVESTON GALVESTON was later supplanted by the Butterfield FORT WORTH TOMBSTONE FORT WORTH FORT WORTH overland mail operation. CEDAR CITY LAS VEGAS TUCSON SCOTTSDALE B The Butterfield E Fort Smith–El Paso K Old Spanish National M The Juan Bautista de Overland Trail Trail Historic Trail Anza National Historic Trail With the Gold Rush booming and Established in 1847, the trail proceeded Originally was a pack trail from Santa Fe On Monday morning, October 23, 1775, California’s population nearly doubling from Fort Smith, near today’s I-40 to GALVESTON GALVESTON to Los Angeles that was used primarily at the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de overnight, the U.S. Postal Service McAlister, OK then went southwest to by traders from 1830-1848. It followed Tubac 45 miles south of today’s Tucson, contracted with John Butterfield, Sherman, TX near US 69, then continued G Upper Emigrant Road several variant routes through New Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau proprietor of an express stagecoach near US 287 northwest of Fort Worth to Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Anza gave the command, “Everybody PHOENIX ROGERS BAKERSFIELD in Texas

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

a year-round all-weather trail which I-20 to Big Spring, Midland, and Odessa Major Robert S. Neighbors set out in Trail in 2002. Beginning in 1848, the vaqueros, muleteers, aids, servants and Go Adventuring! Go became the Butterfield Overland Trail to Pecos, TX, then northwest near US 1849 to build a wagon road between Gal- Mormons converted the western part pioneers took to the saddles, ready to route. 285 and west on US 180 to El Paso. After veston, Houston, Austin, and northwest of the trail into a wagon road from begin Spain’s first major expedition to escorting a party of gold seekers from to Brady and west to Fort Stockton. The Salt Lake City to southern California. settle California.

The Butterfield route started in Tipton,

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. road continued northwest to the Pecos Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on River and crossed Texas Guadalupe J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars…or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an stars…or the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbeque or fiesta under under fiesta or barbeque a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great

Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona, across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa history, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and history,

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric

Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands - his these along communities the in

a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural

American Southwest together with with together Southwest American Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State

adventure. its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

and scenic byways are gateways to to gateways are byways scenic and historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary

heritage…where trailside communities communities trailside heritage…where mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads… roads that largely follow these these follow largely that roads roads…

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

San Diego. The 175 stage stops on the US 101 to Oxnard. Santa Barbara and interstate highways and primary primary and highways interstate Where some of America’s greatest greatest America’s of some Where

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose

covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered

Where the sun shines most every day, day, every most shines sun the Where SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA GALVESTON what is now West Texas and New Mex-

apart where water was in short supply. and San Francisco. Wherever the trail Great Southwest Great ico, the trail stretched from El Paso to

Teams of fast horses and mules were went, settlement followed, establishing

F The Mormon Battalion Las Cruces; Socorro, Belen, Albuquer- changed at the stage stations along the culture and ambiance visitors can Welcome to America’s America’s to Welcome que, and Santa Fe. Today’s Interstate 25 with new drivers who traveled both day The Mormon Battalion followed a num- experience today. ber of Southern Trails to California, and largely follows the trail north from Las FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY and night. The bone-jarring journey took THALER SHMUEL AND VSCC RAMIREZ GARRICK AND VSCC Cruces along the Rio Grande Valley. The

25 days. established Cooke’s Wagon Road

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GRAND CANYON CANYON GRAND TUCSON The Mormon Battalion was a trail-blaz- SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO scenic vistas, national forests, historic ing unit of the Army of the West that sites and ancient pueblos and mesas. pioneered a new trail/road to California H Lower Emigrant Road

LAS VEGAS LAS in 1846–47. Some 500 members of the in Texas Important Bureau of Land Management Battalion enlisted for one year during sites along the trail include Yost Draw, a SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ The Army Corps of Engineers set out FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN the Mexican–American War. Their 15-mile trail where you can walk where in 1849 to locate a road for military and SANTA FE SANTA FE 2,000+ mile journey began at Council thousands of people, wagons, and L commercial purposes between San Beale Wagon Road Bluffs, IA in mid–July,1846. Led by livestock traveled into New Spain, which Antonio and El Paso where it linked up Fort Smith, AR to Los Angeles, CA Captain James Allen, the Battalion pro- was to become New Mexico. Near Truth with the Oxbow Trail (the Butterfield ceeded along the Missouri River to Fort or Consequences. Go to: www.blm.gov/ In 1857, Edward Beale was appointed Overland Trail). The trail route today Leavenworth, KS, where it was outfit- visit/yost-draw; Point of Rocks, was an superintendent of a governmental sur- goes northwest along the Rio Grande ted. Then led by Andrew Jackson Smith, important landmark travelers depended vey for a military wagon road from New SANTA CRUZ SONOMA River to Del Rio near today’s US 90, then it traveled across Kansas to Santa Fe, on as they made their way through the Mexico to the Colorado River. This wag- Sam Morris / Las Vegas News Bureau SANTA FE SANTA FE proceeds northwest on US 285 to Fort N where Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. desert. Near Las Cruces. Go to www. on road was then extended by becoming California’s Mission Stockton and Pecos and continues west C George Cooke took command and the blm.gov/visit/point-of-rocks; Historic the Mojave Road crossing the Mojave Trail Santa Fe National to El Paso roughly following US 90. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was Battalion continued on to Albuquerque. Desert to Barstow and Los Angeles. He The 21 missions that comprise Califor- one of the largest and most important Historic Trail The Battalion headed south along the organized a second survey in 1859 be- nia’s Historic Mission Trail are all located frontier forts in the West. 35 miles south In Missouri, William Bucknell, an Rio Grande River on the El Camino Real tween Fort Smith and Albuquerque. The on or near Highway 101, which roughly of Socorro. Go to: www.blm.gov/visit/ early-day trader, in 1821 established the de Tierra Adentro Trail near today’s I-25, general alignment of Beale’s road was traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) Santa Fe Trail which would eventually then traveled southwest creating what fort-craig-historic-site later followed by the Santa Fe Railroad, Discover the Discover the named in honor of the Spanish monar- become the anchor route that connect- became known as Cooke’s Wagon Road, In Las Cruces, see Old Mesilla Village, a then U.S. Route 66 (which then became chy which financed the expeditions into ed with other military roads and historic a road that linked southern California famous stop along both the El Camino today’s Interstate 40). California in the quest for empire. Cali- with the then United States, following SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Spanish trails that linked Santa Fe with Real and the Butterfield Overland Trail, Today’s travelers have today’s primary fornia’s historic missions were located the current US-Mexico border west to Texas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and the La Posta de Mesilla, at one time and interstate highways to head West on the trail in such a way that they were the San Pedro River before continuing Arizona, and Nevada to the gold rush a stage station on the Butterfield Trail. from Fort Smith to Shawnee and spaced a day’s walk from each other. routes to California. to Tucson where it joined the Juan Bau- Just outside of Las Cruces is the New Midwest City on I-40 to Oklahoma City, Beginning with the establishment of the tista de Anza Trail west to California. Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The trail begins at Franklin, MO, where West to Weatherford and Elk City to San Diego de Alcala Mission in 1769, the In Socorro, you can see the Old San the early-day traders loaded the trade Over 30 women and over 40 children Shamrock, TX, and on to Tucumcari, missions are located at San Luis Rey Miguel Mission in the plaza which was goods they would sell in Santa Fe. Once accompanied the Battalion from Council SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, NM. The San Juan Capistrano (1798), San Gabriel built around 1626. Socorro is also home AUTO TOURS the wagons were loaded, they traveled Bluffs to Santa Fe. Near Phoenix, the Beale Wagon Road continued near (1771), San Fernando (1797), San Buena I to New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico south to Boonville. Today’s trail travel- Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash The San Antonio – today’s I-40 across Arizona to Flagstaff Ventura (1782), Santa Barbara (1786), Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum, a ers can follow the route from Boonville (Maricopa) tribes traded with the San Diego Mail Line and Kingman, then on to Barstow and Santa Ines (1804), La Purisima (1787), AUTO TOURS exhausted Battalion from December world class attraction. San Bernardino, CA, then southwest to Marshall on MO 41, then west to This early mail service, also known San Luis Obispo (1772), San Miguel (1797), Independence on US 24, and southwest 21–24, 1846. Continuing west, the Bat- For more information on the El Camino near I-15 to Las Angeles. San Antonio (1771), Soledad (1791), Car- PROGRAM PARTNERS talion used axes and other hand tools as the Jackass Mail, was the earliest to Olathe, KS on I-35, then follow US route used by the Overland Stagecoach Real, go to: www.blm.gov/visit/el-cami- mel (1770), Santa Cruz (1791), San Juan This brochure funded in part by our program partners to chip away stones to get their wagons 56 west to Baldwin City, Council Grove, and mail operation from Missouri to no-real-nht or you can go to the New Bautista (1797), Santa Clara (1777), San McPherson, Great Bend and Dodge City. through Box Canyon. Finally, on January Mexico Public Lands Info Center at 301 Jose (1797), Dolores (1776), San Rafael Omaha, NE» churchofjesuschrist.org/ California from 1857–1861. The Mail Line Missouri The Mountain Branch of the trail contin- 29, 1847, the Battalion reached San Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, 505-954-2002, (1817) and Sonoma (1823). visitmormontrailcenter Inc. 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and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

The Butterfield route started in Tipton, road continued northwest to the Pecos

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and River and crossed Texas Guadalupe The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars … or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an or … stars the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbecue or fiesta under under fiesta or barbecue a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona,

Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and

h tory, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and tory, s

i above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri,

toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a in the communities along these his these along communities the in

- with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and American Southwest together with with together Southwest American

multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State t dventure. a

o its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

ties and scenic byways are gateways gateways are byways scenic and ties historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary heritage … where trailside communi trailside where … heritage

- mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads ds that largely follow these these follow largely that ds … roa …

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered